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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Upon request from my daughter, I had to make these. Her librarian made a big batch for the kids and sent them all home with the recipe. I guess she knew they would probably all be wanting it. Indeed. Lucky for her it was so easy peasy. The kids actually did most of the work. They are so yummy we made them twice! I added the link just in case you wanted to check out the book.

Aldo Applesauce Cookies
Of course she had to link these cookies to a book because she is a librarian. What better way to get kids to read than to link it with cookies.

1 pkg spiced cake mix
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all the ingredients together. Drop by teaspoon full onto cookie sheet. Bake for about 9 to 11 minutes. They wont necessarily look like they are done. When you touch them but they should have a bit of spring.

Monday, May 30, 2011

I think most of us can all admit to getting caught up in our day and forgetting what the true meaning of today really is. I will be honest, I hate war (who really likes it). I do however very much honor those who serve and have died for our country. I found some information today that I think is important- please remember those who have fallen for your freedom.

"To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."
The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country." Source, Memorial Day History.

Words to Taps
Click here to listen to audio. I had a hard time linking to these. You may want to listen to this one from You Tube. It plays the song and then tells the history of Taps.(Note: there are no "official" words to Taps
below are the most popular.)

Day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.
Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the soldier
or sailor,
God keep.
On the land
or the deep,
Safe in sleep.
Love, good night,
Must thou go,
When the day,
And the night
Need thee so?
All is well.
Speedeth all
To their rest.
Fades the light;
And afar
Goeth day,
And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
'Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.

About Me

There is a new chapter in my life. It's all about how our life (my husband and I) has turned around to a plant based, vegan life! How step by step we are teaching ourselves a whole new way. How we discover new foods. How delicious can happen without meat. Yes, even without bacon.
You can email me at lorilipsmackerz @ g mail . com (take out the spaces).